Harry B. Olson

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Harry B. Olson, 94, a Carson City resident for the past 14 years, died Nov. 16, 2003, in Carson City. He was born on June 5, 1909, in Michigan.

Before moving to Carson City, he lived in Richardson, Texas, and Cupertino, Calif.

Mr. Olson was glass engraver and class cutter, learning his trade from his family that had come to the United States from Sweden. During his long career, he contracted with Macy's in San Francisco, doing all their glass engraving and monogramming. He loved to travel. He was preceded in death by two sisters.

Among his survivors are his wife of 67 years, Elreno of Carson City; and sister and brother-in-law, Betty and Ken Bouey of Minden.

Inurnment will be at Walton's Carson Gardens.

Walton's Chapel of the Valley is in charge of arrangements.